Al-Jalīl: meaning
Name of Allah no. 41 of 99 · The Majestic
ٱلْجَلِيلُ
Al-Jalīl is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Majestic". Majesty and sublimity belong to Him in perfect measure.
- Arabic
- ٱلْجَلِيلُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Jalīl
- Meaning
- The Majestic
- Number
- 41
Explanation in Arabic: صاحب الجلال والعظمة والكبرياء
Al-Jalīl in the Quran
وَيَبۡقَىٰ وَجۡهُ رَبِّكَ ذُو ٱلۡجَلَٰلِ وَٱلۡإِكۡرَامِ ﴿٢٧﴾
Wayabqa wajhu rabbika thoo aljalali waalikrami
And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor
Calling upon Allah by this name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing" (Quran 7:180). In supplication you call upon Allah by the name that suits your need. For example: Yā Jalīl.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Jalīl mean?
Al-Jalīl (ٱلْجَلِيلُ) means "The Majestic". Majesty and sublimity belong to Him in perfect measure.
Where is Al-Jalīl in the Quran?
For example in Surah Ar-Rahman 55:27. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Jalīl among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Jalīl is number 41.